Two Sigma Ventures Raises $400 Million across Two Funds
The new fundraise will help Two Sigma Ventures invest across multiple industries including fintech, consumer tech, SaaS, crypto, DeFi, and much more.
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BNB Chain and Google Cloud Join Hands to Boost Blockchain and Web3 Startups
As part of the partnership, all Web 3 projects running on the BNB Chain will get access to Google Cloud’s scalable, secure and open source infrastructure.
MetaWeb Ventures Raises $30M for Early Stage Crypto Startups
By Darya Rudz
Founded in 2021, MetaWeb Ventures has alredy invested in more than 30 startups, including Niche, Connect3, as well as BlockSec. But the main focus of MetaWeb Ventures is on NEAR Protocol. In 2023, MetaWeb Ventures will run a Second Fund, or “Fund II.”
TikTok’s Douyin Tops List as World’s Most Valuable Unicorn with $200B Valuation
Hurun said 369 companies found their positions newly on the list, while 81 dropped off the register.
SoftBank Sees Valuation of Its Investments Drowned in Q1
In a bid to curtail these ongoing valuation declines, SoftBank’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Masayoshi Son has revealed plans for the Vision Fund vehicle to taper down its rate of investments which is also likely to reduce its overhead losses.
Kids’ Social Media Network Zigazoo Raises $17 Million In Series A Funding Round
By Darya Rudz
Believing that Web3 is the inevitable future of the Internet, Zigazoo is planning to add more Web3 experiences, launch NFTs collections, and increasing in-app utility of the tokens to include improved trading options and fan club experience.
American Actor Launches Web3 Entertainment Startup for Creators
Creators can come from anywhere around the globe to join Adim. Initially, the web3 entertainment startup will select 100 creators from all applicants. The chosen creators will join McElhenney and TV writer Keyonna Taylor in a virtual writer’s room.
Solana Launches $100 Million Fund for Korean Web3 Startups
General Manager at the Solana Foundation, Johnny B. Lee, has stated the funds are primarily intended for Solana-based projects in the country.
Andreessen Horowitz Launches New $4.5B Crypto Fund
Andreessen Horowitz said approximately $1.5 billion of the new funds will be invested in startups at the seed fund stage while the remaining $3 billion will serve as venture investments.
SpaceX Positioned to Become Most Valued US Startup with Over $125B Valuation
SpaceX has not issued additional shares in the secondary offering. However, the company has suggested the possibility of doing so later in the year.
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